Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wants To Increase Penalties On Vehicles That Violate Height, Weight Restrictions
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo is taking action to prevent trucks from hitting bridges.
He announced a new measure in his 2021 executive budget that would increase penalties on vehicles that violate height and weight restrictions.
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Drivers would face hefty fines, up to $10,000 on a third violation.
State officials say there are about 150 of these accidents each year across New York.
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